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Willis Anthony Wiggins 1781–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 16 1781

Birth Location: Sampson Co. North Carolina

Death Date: Aug 5 1863

Death Location: Marion County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: William Jr

Mother: Elizabeth Cooper

Spouse(s): Zilpha Carroll

Children(s): William Wiggins, Thomas Wiggins, Ingraham Wiggins

The story of Willis Anthony Wiggins began in 1781 in Sampson Co. North Carolina. In 1810, Willis Anthony Wiggins resided in Sampson, North Carolina, USA. In 1820, Willis Anthony Wiggins resided in Sampson, North Carolina, United States. Willis Anthony Wiggins married Zilpha Carroll, and had children including Allen R Wiggins, Annah Wiggins, Archibald Wiggins, David Wiggins, Ingraham Rhodes Wiggins, Simeon Wiggins, Thomas Wiggins, Willa Wiggins, William James Wiggins. Willis Anthony Wiggins passed away in 1863 in Marion County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis Anthony Wiggins began in 1781 in Sampson Co. North Carolina.
  • In 1810, Willis Anthony Wiggins resided in Sampson, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1820, Willis Anthony Wiggins resided in Sampson, North Carolina, United States.
  • Willis Anthony Wiggins married Zilpha Carroll, and had children including Allen R Wiggins, Annah Wiggins, Archibald Wiggins, David Wiggins, Ingraham Rhodes Wiggins, Simeon Wiggins, Thomas Wiggins, Willa Wiggins, William James Wiggins.
  • Willis Anthony Wiggins passed away in 1863 in Marion County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Jr
1755–1819
Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
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Elizabeth Cooper
1759–1825
Birth Location: Duplin, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Zilpha Carroll
1785–1849
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
ZC

Children(s)

William Wiggins
1819–
Birth Location: –
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Thomas Wiggins
1811–1882
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Ingraham Wiggins
1811–1865
Birth Location: Sampson County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Willis Wiggins's Ancestors

Self
Willis Wiggins
1781–1863
Birth Place: Sampson Co. North Carolina
Parents
William Wiggins Jr
1755–1819
Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Cooper
1759–1825
Duplin, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
William Wiggins
1738–1791
Nansemond, Virginia, United States
Priscilla Brown
1735–1790
Bertie, North Carolina, USA
Fleet (Cooper) Sr
1721–1795
Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Marguerite\Margaret (Coore) Sr
1724–1790
Nansemond Co. Virginia
Great-Grandparents
John Wiggin\Wiggins
1716–1786
Catherine Baker
1705–1766
Thomas Brown
1698–1738
Jane Williams
1708–1762
Benjamin Sr
1697–1784
Elizabeth Kelly
1700–
Thomas Coore
1699–1751
Margaret Opdengraeff
1691–1752
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas III
1668–1718
Mary Stewart\Stuart
1675–1719
Henry III
1670–1739
Angelien Brey
1695–1761
Thomas Brown
1676–1718
Christian Maule
1680–1719
Sarah Mann
1681–1756
James Cooper
1661–1732
Hester Burrowes
–1706
Abiel Kelly*****
1668–1735
Elizabeth Emery
1680–1735
Henry Coore
1675–1779
Margaret Scott
1683–1766
Abraham GRAEFF
1646–1731
Trijntie Janssen
1648–1710

Willis Wiggins's Descendants

1.
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Willis (Anthony) Wiggins (May 16 1781–Aug 5 1863) m. Zilpha Carroll (1785–10 August 1849)
  1. 1. William (James) Wiggins 1819–
  2. 2. Thomas Wiggins 1811–1882
  3. 3. Ingraham (Rhodes) Wiggins 1811–1865 m. Julia Wiggins 1820–
    1. 1. Sarah Wiggins 1845–
    2. 2. Charissa Wiggins 1843–
    3. 3. Lydia Wiggins 1849–
    4. 4. Enoch Wiggins 1846–
    5. 5. Aaron Wiggins 1847–
    6. 6. Frances Wiggins 1839–
    7. 7. Willis Wiggins 1841–
    8. 8. Mary (M) Wiggins 1854–
    9. 9. Olevia (B) Wiggins 1852–
    10. 10. Giles (H) Wiggins 1859–

Willis Wiggins's Timeline

7 Records

1781
May 16 1781
Birth of Willis Anthony Wiggins in Sampson Co. North Carolina
Sampson Co. North Carolina
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 29
Willis Anthony Wiggins resided here in Sampson, North Carolina, USA
Sampson, North Carolina, USA
1820
1820
Age 39
Willis Anthony Wiggins resided here in Sampson, North Carolina, United States
Sampson, North Carolina, United States
1840
1840
Age 59
Willis Anthony Wiggins resided here in Marion, Georgia, USA
Marion, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 69
Willis Anthony Wiggins resided here in Marion, Georgia, USA
Marion, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 79
Willis Anthony Wiggins resided here in Buena Vista, Marion, Georgia, USA
Buena Vista, Marion, Georgia, USA
1863
Aug 5 1863
Age 82
Death of Willis Anthony Wiggins in Marion GA
Marion GA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 16 1781
    Event Place: Sampson Co. North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Buena Vista, Marion, Georgia; Roll: M653_130; Page: 263; Family History Library Film: 803130
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Marion, Georgia; Roll: 77; Page: 257a
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Sampson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Sampson, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Sampson, North Carolina; Page: 274; NARA Roll: M33_85; Image: 212

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Marion, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Marion, Georgia; Roll: 46; Page: 67; Family History Library Film: 0007045

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Marion, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Marion, Georgia; Roll: 77; Page: 257a

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Buena Vista, Marion, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Buena Vista, Marion, Georgia; Roll: M653_130; Page: 263; Family History Library Film: 803130

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 5 1863
    Event Place: Marion GA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marion County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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